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Peter Raimondo and Zoya Martin in FSU Asolo Conservatory’s production of Belleville. (Photo: Frank Atura)
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 10, 2022
'Belleville' brings out the ugly truth in two Americans in Paris

In The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's latest production, a young couple’s life seems too good to be true. It is.

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  • Spencer Fordin
  • January 10, 2022
This week in A+E: Jan. 13 to Jan. 19

New plays, legendary singers, art walks and comedy highlight the week of arts and entertainment in Sarasota.

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The event had a band that played hard even without an audience. Courtesy photo Amy McKinlay
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2022
Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest pays tribute to the King

The two-day festival hosted an Elvis concert on his birthday Jan. 8.

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Classes resume for Sarasota County students on Tuesday.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota school district reminds parents of COVID-19 protocols, resources

With classes resuming Tuesday, testing available for symptomatic staff, students.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Bazaar brings the bubbles at weekend show

The Bubble Festival was held Jan. 8 at the Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Keep it down, huh?

Police reports from around the Sarasota area.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Fans of Fresh Fridays cut a rug on dance night

The third Fresh Fridays block party had locals dancing the night away on Jan. 7.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 7, 2022
Dozens dance the night away at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents are thrilled to have Music on Main return to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The same home at 1364 Harbor Drive that sold for $8,768,700 in December sold for $6.1 million in July, 2020.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 7, 2022
Harbor Acres home is Sarasota's top seller this week

Property at 1364 Harbor Drive sells for $8.76 million in the week of Dec. 27-31.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Bird Key home at 426 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $2,952,000. (file)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 7, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive home is Longboat Key's top seller this week

Property at 5940 Gulf of Mexico Drive sells for $4.7 million during the week of Dec. 27-3

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2022
Home on South Washington Drive sells for more than $10 million

Waterfront home offers 11,200 square feet of Mediterranean-design luxury.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Homes are averaging seven to nine days on the market before going to contract, according to local sales figures.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota real estate sellers keep smiling as prices keep climbing

Region's median sales price for homes is third in Florida, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ed Willett, Chip Tominelli, Charles Simmons and Joe Barbera, who are all veterans living at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, show off their new quilts. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch group surprises veterans with patriotic-themed quilts

Four Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living veterans received quilts from a Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch group that supports local veterans.

  • East County
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During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

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